SEEKING LIBERATORS OF MAUTHAUSEN DEATH CAMP, MAY, 1945
BY The 11TH ARMORED DIVISION OF THE U.S. ARMY, 
"The Thunderbolts"

On behalf of the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center in Skokie, IL. https://www.ilholocaustmuseum.org/, we are seeking first generation and subsequent generation family members of U.S. Army liberators of Mauthausen Death Camp in May, 1945. At our upcoming annual dinner on March 6, 2025, with 2000 present, we will bring together and honor 3 babies born outside Mauthausen death, all turning 80 in 2025, with soldiers and their families who saved them and liberated the camp.

If you are liberator or family member of a liberator, please contact Rick Salomon, a co-founder of the Museum and a member of the Museum's Board and Executive Committee. Reachable at rsalomon@vantagepointconsultants.com , or by cell, 847-910-7858.
Thank you. This will be a most memorable occasion, where you would be our guest and be honored.

Hello there, I am the British author of Born Survivors, which tells the true story of three young mothers who hid their pregnancies from the Nazis and gave birth in the concentration camps. They were all liberated by the 11th Armored Division, including many men from Illinois, led by a Sgt Albert J Kosiek. I am in touch with his sons and with the son of Dr Petersohn but would like to make contact with any other survivors of that liberation who live in the Chicago area.or - more likely - with their children or grandchildren Please contact me. Many thanks. Wendy Holden

Just looking to see any references to my father,
Walter F Hoffman

Even after the war, he kept quiet on the specific things he did during the war. He was always very proud of the men he served with.

As a kid, I remember attending 11th armored reunion events with my parents.

Hello my name is Donald Paul and my grandfather Burton Paul served in the 3rd Army 11th Armored Division 63rd Armored Infantry Battalion Bravo Company. I would be interested in any and all information about him or his unit.

Hoping to find info about my father, Sidney Goldstein, of the 11th Armored division, 491st AFA, C Company.
Please contact gailcerra@gmail.com

I am looking for information on Nicholas George, 11th Armored Division, who reportedly received the Silver Star in 1945 for gallantry while serving with the 11th. I am trying to determine whether this was the Nicholas "Nick" George who later worked for ABC Radio News and as a university instructor.

Seeking information regarding Santo Porfirio killed in action March 10, 1945 ?

Based on what we know and your information on this site, my Father Clyde Burgard was a Sergeant Major in the 41st Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron, Mechanized in the 11th Armored Division. He was at the Bulge and was in the first group that got to Mauthausen Concentration Camp on May 5, 1945. We are visiting both of those locations for the 80th anniversary in September. Is there any information that can be shared that might confirm or add to this? Thank you.

My dad was in the Battle of the Budge with Company B 56th Armored Engineering Battalion.
He passed away in 1999. I'm his oldest son and could not get any records from the VA on the bronze star metal he was awarded.
Is there any info that you could provide?
His name was John Guhanick
33357421 serial number
he also was awarded the good conduct medal, World War 2 victory metal, American campaign metal with 3 bronze stars.

Looking for information about my grandfather Edward A. Dominski. He was a Tec-4 with 41st Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron Mechanized and died in Honshu, Japan in October 1945. Any and all information would greatly appreciated!

Looking for any info. on my father-in-law, who passed away in 2008. he was a lieut. in the 11th. James M. Brady, possibly involved with ordinance. Thank you!

I was looking for my namesake (Chester Doyle Wilkins) and arrived here. He would have been my great uncle. Looks like someone had adopted his grave and his daughter Joyce has been here before. Chester's brother, Ernest, is my grandfather. May they both Rest in Peace.

Hello, everyone. I have a few pictures to post of my Grandfather Robert "Neal" Bearden served in US ARMY World War II in the 11th armored division of Patton's 3rd army "Thunderbolts".
I am blessed to have stumbled over this website that keeps our family member's legacy alive. And like many of you, my grandfather did not talk about it or share many stories.
I just wanted to help keep some soldier's memories alive by sharing the few photos I had with others.

Happened across this site. My dad served in the 11th Armored, 21st Infantry. Thanks for the work in keeping this history alive. In the event that someone who sees this message knew of John Russell, I would love to hear from them.

Hoping to find info about my father, Sidney Goldstein, of the 491st AFA, 11th Armored division, Company C.
Please contact gailcerra@gmail.com

I'm looking for a copy of the book by Rae Dalton Hight "Voices of WW II Veterans". It is about 20 veterans of the Pacific NW. My Dad, also Walter White was in the 11th AB at the end of the war. He had a nazi flag with a bunch of GI's names and hometowns on it, most of whom were from the Pacific NW. Any info much appreciated. Many Thanks, WW

I have a photo of a danceband, it says Bullwaggoners and men in uniform, my dad was attached to the 11 th Armoured div briefly sometime during 39/45.
It was taken by a photographic company in Malton near Yorkshire on the music podiums are the numbers S3 or 83. Over two triangles.
I presume BULL is the clue, as in The nickname of the Regiment?
I can post photo if relevant

RIP.
Pfc.Kratzet,Ernest S. 36864785 has passed in Jan. 2022.
96Yrs.

B company

My grandfather Ellwood Harms was in the 55th AIB Unit B of the 11th. I have a picture of the unit before they went to Europe. It's too big for this site apparently so can email anybody who is curious. His paperwork said he entered the service at Camp Lee VA but I can't find records the 55th/11th was there. The picture could be from California according to my mother as I think he was there before departing consistent with records of the 55th/11th leaving. Still trying to hunt down somebody who had a family member in the 55th AIB and his company in particular

My oldest brother, Lawrence G. Mewhorter was a tank commander in the 42nd tank battalion, Company D. His was the lead tank attacked by the Germans on the night of March 7th, 1945. He died 5 days before my 6th birthday, and in the last letter he wrote on March 5th he was wishing my a happy birthday. I am now 83 years old but still have ALL of the many letters that Larry wrote home after entering the Army in 1943.
Is there any history center that would like such a collection of such letters? I also have a few photos.

Margaret Mewhorter, O.S.C.

Hi all,

I am looking for any information on 11th Armored Veterans who may have passed through the Army Specialized Training Program (ASTP).

If you have any records, suggested records, family stories, or memorabilia that you would be willing to share with me please email me at: wsufallencougarsproject@gmail.com

Thank you very much in advance.

Hi! My grandfather is Dominic (Don) DeBacco from NJ. He served as a tank driver in the 11th in Germany and France. Would love to know if anyone has heard stories or have any photos.

My grandfather's brother. I never met him but he will never be forgotten.

Looking for information on a family member, PFC George Benjamin Verlander 11th Armored Division. He was wounded 15 January 1945 and was in hospital and sent home September 1945. Looking to see what unit he may have been in with in the 11th Armored Division

My distant relative Orville Vincent Johnson was in the 491st FA of the 11th Armored Division.
I am in contact with a close relative, a descendant of Orville's sister.
Any information is very much appreciated.

I found my step dad's "Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge" today. He was apparently severely wounded, during the Battle of the Bulge, on Jan 1, 1945 near Rechrival and was honorably discharged from a hospital in Cleveland, Ohio on July 17th, 1945. He served in the 11th Armored Division, Company C or the 42nd Tank Battalion. He was the only survivor of his tank crew and was awarded EAME Theater Service Medal with Bronze Battle Star and a Purple Heart. I was wondering how I might go about finding more info on his company and even if possible his tank crew and where they might have been buried. Thanks for any ideas you might have.

Some years ago, when I was in middle school, I acquired a vintage typewriter still in its original case. Stenciled on the case was the name "J.H. Myers" and on a paper tag inside was the same name, along with a string of numbers, the location "Goffs, California", and the key words: "56th Armd Engr Bn". Now 20 years old, I've begun to take real interest in finding out anything I can about this man, as well as determine if he is still alive or has any next of kin, on the off chance that they might desire to have this item returned to the family, or if not, that I might be able to better appreciate what he did in service of the country.

I am the nephew of my uncle Joseph Cieciorka he was in the 11 army divisional trying to find out more information.

Anyone have any information on T4 Willard C Poeth from Pennsylvania? He was reported deceased in 1965.

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Hello everyone, my grandfather served in the 11th armored division and sadly he passed away 5 years ago. I was hoping someone here would maybe have more information or if anyone’s loved one served with him. I would love to know more about his service. He told some things but not a whole lot for obvious reasons any information would be greatly appreciated.

All,

I have done about two years of research on the 778th Tank Battalion, Company C in particular. My grandfather was in the company. Several members on here and several family members have contacted me about their relatives. If anyone so desires, I have stories, tributes, and excerpts from official reports about the unit on my Facebook page. Please come read the stories of these heroes, and if you know anyone who was in the 778th Tank Battalion, I'd like to honor them, whether they were in Company C or not. Thank you.

All the Best,

Brendan Barclay
www.facebook.com/C-Company-778th-Tank-Battalion-1021110918094135/

My dad was a member of company A 133rd armored ordinance maintenance battalion. He was a member of the reclamation and evacuation Platoon.

My father Sgt. John Kryvoruka served with the 11th Armored Division and would talk about liberating a concentration camp. After reading Wendy Holden’s Born Survivors, I want to express how proud I am that my father was one of the Thunderbolts. God bless our WWII veterans.

A big thank you to the 11th armored division! 75 years the liberation of Austria took place. Thanks to the brave and the bold men.

All the best for you and your families

Hi everyone, i am the great niece of a veteran that fought in the 11th armored division in WW2, PFC John Melker, he received the ETO Ribbon and purple heart. I am asking if anyone knows if there is a photograph of him. He was born 1923 and enlisted in the army in 1943 and was discharged in 1945. He died in a mysterious house fire in 1971 in Johnstown Pennsylvania. He never had any children. I have been searching every night for just one photograph of him to remember him and I can't find one. Can anyone please help me find a photograph of his so I can share with my family and to hang on our wall. I so dearly wish to just know what he looked like..Thank you all so very much..

My father was with the 133rd Armored Ordnance Maintenance Battalion. He was Technical Sergeant 4th Class, Ervin "Paul" Schroeder. I've come to this site often over the years to look at the various offerings, and I just wanted to offer my compliments. The division is often overlooked in the history of 3rd Army's campaign in the ETO. I was fortunate enough to visit Bastogne in December 2016, and I did some map reconnaissance, and realized the house we had rented was right in the 11th AD's area of operations. It was amazing to see the battlefield the ways those guys saw it - frozen, yet there was water flowing everywhere under the snow. Dad was evacuated in January or February 1945 with severe frostbite on both legs. He managed to talk the doc in to not amputating his legs, but he did not like the cold after that! Just thought I would share.

Is this website still being maintained? Are there plans to attend the Mauthausen commemoration this year(2020)? Is anyone planning tours these days? My dad was in the 11th Armored Division. Thank you.

I am looking for a picture of Private 1st Class Darwin H Perry who was KIA in April of 1945 near Themar, Germany. I have volunteered to find the missing photos of the men from Michigan that are buried at the American Cemetery in Margraten, Netherlands. The Dutch have undertaken a project where they display a photo on the grave site or name on the Honor Wall of each soldier for a period of time in May.
Private Perry served with the 11 Armored Division, 42nd Tank Battalion, C Company. For information about this project go to thefacesofmargraten.com

Thank you for any help you can give.

My uncle Lowell Bouquin served in the 11th Armored Division from Jul 1943 to Jan 1946. He left the serve as a Sgt. I don't have very much information on him, anything you could provide would be wonderful.

My Great Uncle John C. Stepro was part of the 63rd armored infantry bn 11th armored division A company. He was KIA March 20, 1945 somewhere near Worms, Germany. I dont know much about him but any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Hello, I am attempting to find information on my grandfather, Hugh Honsowitz. If there is anyone who has information on his time in the military, I would be greatly appreciative.

Did anyone serve with walter zielewicz heavy machine gunner 11th inf com m 5 division

My father George Brown (Braun) was a 16 year old prisoner at Mauthausen and Ebensee and was liberated by the 11th Armored Division. I would like to get in touch with Duane Mahlen or any of his relatives. My dad wrote a book and dedicated a copy to Mr. Mahlen. I would so like to thank him for being part of the angels that saved my dad.
Thank you

My Grandfather, Harold " Bill" Losey served in the 11th Armored Div. I have a lot of memorabilia, including year books, actual photos, WWII ration books, V-Mail, and a collection of 11th Armored Association monthly newsletters with lots of pics and names. Does anyone know of a museum that might be interested in this valuable info?

Hi,
My uncle was Vince Kane, 11th Armored Division, 133rd Armored Ordnance Maintenance Battalion. I'm currently working on an article regarding the IX and XIX TAC in association with Third Army from August 44 through 8 May 45. The 11th AD will be a part of it. You've done a great job with this website!

Hi, everyone. My father was Lt. Aaron Bernstein of the 491st. He's the author of BATTERY ADJUST, the unit's history booklet. I'm now living in Belgium and after visiting Bastogne and the War Museum there yesterday, I am really interested in following in his footsteps and seeing the places where he fought in WWII. Does anyone have a copy that they can photocopy and email me? I'd really appreciate it. Oh, and if anyone is coming to Belgium for the 75th anniversary, let me know. Thanks.

My father was in Pattons 3rd Army 11th Armored Division. I believe he was a medic

Any info on Sgt. Donald Nelson, armored infantry, 11th Armored division? Was at Mauthausen on day 2, maybe day 1, ended up war in Pilsen, Czechoslvakia meeting Russians there.

My wife and I recently went to Washington, DC for the first time and we went to the Holocaust Museum. I found a pin in the souvenir shop that matched the patch on my dad's army uniform and this told me that my dad served with the 11th armored division. I am researching to find out his experience in WW2 since my dad did not talk about it. He past away in 1986 and owned a Chinese/American restaurant.

specific to jim power.....My father, joseph a. fallica, was in Co. C 55th AIB, 11th Armored....machine gunner on a half track... i believe you served together...can you share any stories of the 55th AIB?

My grandfather was William Elton Butler, Jr. He was with the 11th Armored Division. I think he was in an artillery unit, but I don't know which one. Does anyone have a roster for which artillery units with the 11th AD were where?

My father was in the 11th Armored and I am trying to learn more about his experience in WW2.

My great grandfather’s brother, Albert Novey, was in the 11th division’s 21st armored infantry battalion, A company. He died in the Battle of the Bulge during the early days of 1945, although my family has never been able to find out much more about his service than where he is buried. I am involved with an oral history interview project for Veterans, and I have it as one of my goals to locate and talk to a member of his company or battalion who may still be living in the upper midwest, specifically Wisconsin. I would appreciate any leads as to someone from this unit that I could talk to and possibly interview.
Thank you 11th division veterans so much for your service, and thank you for any information you could send my way.
Sincerely,
Adam Novey
anovey1@frontier.com

found his picture doing research.

My GF was Norman Maynard Wall. Thought someone might remember him. We have pics some N Austria.

It is with sadness that I inform you of the passing of my father, Raymond H. Lumry. He passed quietly February 14, 2018 at his home in Dallas, Texas. He was bright, mobile and still loving life at the age of 101 and 6 months at the time of his death.

He was a proud member of your association and spoke fondly of his service in the Division during WWII. He continued to serve his country for 26 years retiring after serving as Secretary of the Artillery and Missle School, Fort Sill, Oklahoma in June, 1964.

My dad, Carleton Scott from Ohio was in the 63rd Armored Infantry Battalion. He drove a half-track, was responsible for three radios on that half-track, and was the lead drive for the 11th Armored Division head quarters. Is there any way or any record indicating if or what Company he was in? I am looking at the original Morning Reports and researching other entries on the Internet. It appears that the 63rd had three companies but were not always under the same command. Thank you for any help.

My father was Frank Lewis Weitzel. 11th Armour 575th AAA Bn served 43 thru 45.

I am wondering if there would be any interest in a legacy group reunion next year (August 2019). Next year will be 10 years since the last reunion. Something informal and lasting one or two days. I would enjoy a discussion regarding the possibility.

My Uncle Joe Osowski was my 2nd DadHe was with the 11th and i have found a photo of him, need to see if any one remembers him . He did not talk much until the latter time of his life and i would to like to hear from his Band brothers who my have any phots of him ,

My father was a slave laborer in Redwitz an der Rodach, liberated by 11th Division troops on April 12, 1945. Does anyone have more detailed information of the unit(s) that were in Redwitz that day? Any vets still out there who I could contact?

Hi,
I posted earlier but have since found this photo of my dad (in the middle) and would love to be able to find information about his 2 friends in this photo.
My dad's unit was b co 81st armored medical bn in the 11th armored division. His name was Daniel L. Nobile from Ohio. His battles were Rhineland, Ardennes and Central Europe. He was in the Army from 10/17/42-1/4/46.

Hi,
I recently found my dad's military papers and would love to connect with anyone who knew him and served with him. His unit was b co 81st armored medical bn in the 11th armored division. His name was Daniel L. Nobile from Ohio. His battles were Rhineland, Ardennes and Central Europe. He was in the Army from 10/17/42-1/4/46.
I am in the process of researching what I can online to find anything, especially photos. I have none and would love to see one. Thank you allso much!!

Hoping to find info about my father, Sidney Goldstein, of the 491st AFA, 11th Armored division, Company C.
Please contact gailcerra@gmail.com

I have nötig Heard- from my friend Dan O'Brien For a long Time. How is he?

My dad, Joe Poster, was in the crew of the Sherman "The Five Yanks". His crew included Taka Ghoto (Goto?) A Japanese American from California. I know Joe Poster was wounded, and lost / had disabled three Shermans. Any info on unit/casualty reports/ rest of this crew ,etc, would be greatly appreciated.

This is my grandpa Rafael delagarza jr. Served in the 11th armored. Sadly he passed away about 2 yrs ago. So I was looking to see if anyone knew him or served with him. I would love to find out more about service besides what he had already told me. Thank you.

I live in Ekeren and we have a town twinning with the german town of Andernach near Koblenz. Andernach was captured in March 1945 by troops of the 11th. I'm looking for information; pictures or memories of the capture of that town and region around it.

many thanks

Koen

My Dad was Johnnie Morris, 490th AFA, Company C. God Bless all them old boys.

My father, 2Lt. Peder H. Espeseth, served in Company D, 42nd Tank Batallion of the 11th Armored. Dad died in 1991. I recall several of his war stories, and especially remember him speaking fondly of his Captain, George "Bucko" Warriner, who was killed instantly in their first battle in Belgium. He also relayed to me the horrors he saw when they liberated Mauthausen, a Nazi death camp.

My father was Forrest Fay He served with the Thunderbolts. 11 the Armored Division. Battle of the Bulge. Under General Patton. Was awarded bronze star. Any info would be appreciated.
360-733-7756.

My dad served in the 11th armored division, not sure what battalion. His name was Ralph Zeman if anyone has any info. He passed away 08/2013.

My dad served in the 11th armor division, not sure what battalion. His name was Ralph Zeman if anyone has any info. He passed away 08/2013.

Is there anyone on this site who can find veterans records?I am looking for recoreds on Caeser Frances Delaune.He was a 1st Lt in the 11th armored.My mother said he was in Shermans,had 11 tanks shot out from under him ,and was wounded 3 times.

Hello,
A few years ago I bought a WW2 era pistol from a pawn shop in Missoula, MT with the name Mervin F Sternberg and the 11th Armored emblem etched on the slide. I would love to know more if any body has any information to share. THANKS!

I have a picture of my uncle,Ceasar Frances Delaune in a uniform with a 11th armored patch.My mother told me he had 11 Shermans shot out from under him.He was wounded 3 times,and fought in the Bulge.He was a 1st Lt.Trying to find any info on him,and the unit he was in.Thanks

I am looking for information about my husband's grandfather, Charles K Jones from PA. He served in the 11th armored division driving a Sherman tank but we don't know much else. Would love to know what battalion he served in or any details about his service. If you know him we'd love to hear from you.

Hello,
I'm looking for information regarding a great uncle of mine, Robert B. Bounds, who died on 12-31-1944 in attack on the B Company of the 56th Engineers. I was hoping someone might know if there are photos of the company that might include him.

Thank you, and God Bless.

Lester R Sunday 11th Armored 22nd Tank passed away on October 27th, 2015. He survived the Bulge and raised a family.
Would love to hear from anyone who knew him.

My grandfather PFC Chester Horton was in A Co. 42nd Tank Battalion, 11th Armored Div. and was awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star for Valor in combat. He died at age 32 in 1949 and orphaned my father and his siblings. I never got to meet PFC Horton (grandpa), but I served in the US Army (enlisted) and continue serving in the US Coast Guard. If anyone who served with him, or has pictures from that era who can ID him and send me pictures of him I would appreciate it!
See him listed here as Purple Heart and Bronze Star recipient: http://www.11tharmoreddivision.com/history/42nd_tank_battalion_hist.htm

Goodday,

I'm looking for information about Charles K Richardson from Virginia. He was with the 778th Tank Battalion and died in France after the war (September, 1945)His serialnumber was: 35762371

My name is Anthony Sterlacci. My grandfather was Tech Sgt. Thomas
Sterlacci. He served with the 11th armored during ww2. I am trying to
find out what type of a tank he drove.

He drove a sherman for the 41st Batallion company A commander. I heard
he drove a sherman but he said that towards the end of the war that "we"
I dont know if this is shermans in general or his tank specifically) got
a 90mm cannon.

I now suspect that he actually drove a, m10 (or) m18 then M36 tank
destroyer. This was supported by another story my Aunt heard that my
grandfather drove a tank destroyer.

This brings be to my question. Is there a way to directly look up what
tank/ tank destroyer he drove?

Thank You

Hi there, I'm writing in hopes someone may have pictures o the guy's in A co. 21st AIB , 11th AD. My grandfather, James S Williams and I have had many talks of his service in WWII. Please feel free to contact me, and my grandfather anytime, as he remembers quite a bit. Thank you for all your service and support.
978-549-5992

Thank you so much for sharing your great website.

Hi, Dave Vidmar, here. My dad Joseph A Vidmar was with the 63 armored infantry, company C of the Thunderbolts. He was awarded the Bronze Star in 2005. He lives in Ashland, Oregon with his wife, Helen, with his family in the neighborhood. He was originally from Cleveland, Ohio. If anyone remembers Joe, who was the accordion playing skinny Sargent....write him at josephvidmar@gmail.com

Thanks for your service,
David Vidmar

Hello 11th Armored Division Members,

I think my grandfather was captured by your Division as a POW.
It was on the 11th or 12th April 1945 in a town called "Staffelstein" next to "Coburg" and "Bamberg".
Are there some documents which german Wehrmacht-units were captured by the US or something like that? Are there maybe more pictures from the time of 11th or 12th of April 1945?

The unit could be the 41th tank company, because they were capturing Coburg.

Best regards

My Dad is ninety (90) years old. He's visiting me in Martinez, CA. (Bay Area). He was in Patton's Third Army, 11th Armoured Division. He fought at the Battle of the Bulge. Are there any survivors in the Bay Area that were in the 11th. Please call me at (925) 323-8500. Thanks, John

Do you have a connection with the 55th Armored Infantry Battalion? I am writing a book for Regan Arts, to be distributed by Simon & Schuster, about my parents' wartime correspondence. My father was Hyman I. Schulman, who served in that battalion (Company A, CCR) and later became a chaplain's assistant. Whether you knew him personally or just served in his vicinity, I'd appreciate knowing about your experience (or that of your loved one). Please write me at ohrogerchester@gmail.com

Richard “Dick” McCoy, born 31 Aug 1921, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2016 at the Alliance Center for Health Care where he lived in skilled nursing since October 5th, 2015, at the age of 94. Dick had adjusted from his independent living to skilled nursing during this time while also suffering numerous physical setbacks. He succumbed to these on Saturday and passed into the presence of the Lord, his faith sustaining him into his very last breath. He is survived by two sons, Jim and Bill.

Dick McCoy was born in Marvell, Arkansas, the oldest of three sons to Finis and Lucy McCoy. He grew up in Little Rock Arkansas and enlisted in the United States Army war effort in 1941 as a Private, making the rank of 1st Sergeant within two years. He was commissioned to the Army as a 1st Lieutenant in the Infantry and subsequently transferred into the Armor Branch. He deployed into Europe arriving at Cherbourg, France, in December 1944 with the 44th Tank Battalion, the 11th Armored Division, of the 3rd US Army and was thrust into combat in the now infamous Battle of the Bulge, as part of Gen Patton’s relief Armor columns, and follow-on operations in Europe until the cessation of combat operations in the summer of 1945. During the war he was awarded the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, the Silver Star, the Bronze Star for Valor with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster, and the Purple Heart with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster.

Dick and Jo-Rean (Griggs) McCoy were married just after World War II. Their early marriage was filled with the excitement of Company Command where Dick Commanded the Delta Company, 3rd Infantry, the Tomb Guard, at Arlington National Cemetery. After his command assignment, he deployed again to combat in Korea for two years as part of the Army’s Intervention Campaigns in Korea during 1950-1951 advising the Korean Army’s Combat Operations while his young bride stayed at home with their young son. Returning home, Dick was assigned as an instructor at the Armor School, and graduated from the Army’s Command & General Staff College. He worked at Operations, US Army Europe Headquarters and afterwards took Command of the 3rd Squadron, 14th Armored Cavalry Regiment in Bad Hersfeld, Germany, from 1961-1963. He was afterwards promoted to Colonel and retired from active duty in 1969 with 28 years of service. His few are known as the “Mustang Colonels” who enlisted and rose to that rank without college education. He graduated from the University of Maryland while stationed at Pentagon G4, and earned his MBA at Rollins College, Winter Park, Maryland in his retirement.

His life was shaped by many influences, the greatest of which was the death of his oldest son Donnie, who died as a young boy of nine, in the Army’s Heidelberg Hospital in Germany, in 1958. This shook Dad greater than any of his military operations to date. Dedicating his life to his faith in Christ, Dick began on his Christian journey with the same dedication as he had given to his military career. He became an active member of the Officer’s Christian Fellowship. His wife Jo was engaged along with him in Army Chapel programs helping to shape the faith of many military families and children at Army installations where they lived. For years growing up in the Army, both sons Jim and Bill were exposed to military officers and their spouses having Bible Studies in their home. Dick led his family in faith and without any formal education than self-study, taught Sunday School and became an Elder in the First Christian & Missionary Alliance Church in Orlando, Florida. He also began a Bible Study in his home in Deltona, Florida, which eventually grew into the current Deltona Alliance Church.

During Retirement, Dick and Jo were active both in the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church and in the Gideon’s International. Dick spent the past 15 years of his life living in Deland, FL, where he continued his leadership as President of the Gideon Camp. He and his camp served at the County Jail where during this period they logged over 25,000 prayers of faith by inmates. Dick was always engaged in his work of faith until health failed him and he curtailed his role due to health at the age of 92. He is survived by his two sons; Jim and spouse Nancy from Tennessee, and Bill and spouse Carol from South Carolina, and by five grandchildren, Nathan and Joel, Ian & spouse Liz, Chad and spouse Jess, and Brenna and spouse Victor. Eight Great Grandchildren follow from these parents.
He will be buried at the Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, where his wife Jo Rean is currently buried and where he once Commanded as a young Captain.

Condolences may be sent to 50 Veranda Lane, Blythewood, SC 29016

Hello 11th Armored Division Members,

My father Milo Jr was in the 11th Armored Division and was injured on May 5th, 1945 near Linz, Austria. My Dad has long passed and never liked to speak too much about the war. Does anyone have any details of the injury and the occurrences that you could share with me? It would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,
Milo Beman III

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Ineed some infromation on John H.Rasinski he was with B Company ofthr 21st Armored Division.Iam his son John I also was in the service US Navy,Honable discharge.It whould be really fullfilling if you could shed come light on his duties. Or about where he was seeing action. Thankful

Please help me to get some infor for my dad who passed away on Aug.1974.He lived in Baltimore Md 21230 1138 cooksie st.He was with B Company of the 21# Armored Division.Iam his son as in manny he did not relate to his time in the service.I also was in the service navy with honable discharge,please try and get me some info.

Can you please find some infro.for John H Rasinski.Baltimore Md 21230 He was with B company ofthe 21# Armored infantry Division.Iam his son and he did not relate to the time that he was in the war,whitch i can unstand.If you do please email.

My father, John (Jack) Gaustad was an officer in the 11th A.D. He rarely talked about the war. He passed and went to Arlington a few years ago at age 92. Stayed in the Army for 32 years. I know he had a Bronze Star, Silver star and Purple Heart, but don't know the details. I found this site looking for the history of the 11th A.D. and to see if he was in it. Not much luck on him but plenty of history. Thanks!

Wish I would have found this site while he was still alive. My dad was a member of a small group of soldiers that liberated the Mauthhausen Concentration camp. His name was Homer E. Brown and he was a PVT. in the 11th armored at the time.

I have photos taken by my father-in-law, John Shaughnessy, a soldier from the 11th Armored Division. These names are on the back of them:

Joe Buck Trevaskis
Doening
Him
Altman
Johnson
Schertz
Heagle
Schertz
Laurence Mac Donald

The spelling may not be quite right on a few of these.

My uncle Joseph Beck died Sunday 10/11/15 at the age of 94.
He was with the 11th Div at the battle of the bulge. Don't know what other actins he was involved in as he didn't talk about his experiences.

Giving a shout out for my Father inlaw he's 85 he was a cook for 42nd armor'd division in Texas his mind not well any old timers Remember Jimmy Kallo's He kept ur belly full !!!